Pictures - IS-F Taste of Lexus Event!!!
10-05-2007, 11:52 PM
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Pictures - IS-F Taste of Lexus Event!!!
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Very sexy ride. Limited production. $50-$60k. I think it's going to try to eat up the m3.
Here are the specs...
Powertrain
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Estimated Horsepower: More than 400 [1]
Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb-ft [1]
Transmission
8-Speed SPort Direct-Shift (SPDS) gear box
Upshifts as quick as 0.1 seconds (manual mode)
Vehicle Dynamics
New three mode Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) system[2], including Normal mode, a new Sport mode and Off mode.
Brakes
Large diameter cross-drilled discs [3]
Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches
Aluminum calipers
Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston
Wheels
19-in forged aluminum 10-spoke wheels
Front: 225/40R19 (19 x 8 ) [4]
Rear: 255/35R19 (19 x 9) [4]
Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds [1][5]
Maximum speed of 168 MPH (electronically governed)
Fuel Economy ratings: TBD [6]
Estimated Emissions Rating: ULEV II
Dimensions (inches)
Overall Length: 183.5
Overall Width: 71.5
Overall Height: 55.5
Wheelbase: 107.5
www.lexus.com
Very sexy ride. Limited production. $50-$60k. I think it's going to try to eat up the m3.
Here are the specs...
Powertrain
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Estimated Horsepower: More than 400 [1]
Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb-ft [1]
Transmission
8-Speed SPort Direct-Shift (SPDS) gear box
Upshifts as quick as 0.1 seconds (manual mode)
Vehicle Dynamics
New three mode Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) system[2], including Normal mode, a new Sport mode and Off mode.
Brakes
Large diameter cross-drilled discs [3]
Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches
Aluminum calipers
Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston
Wheels
19-in forged aluminum 10-spoke wheels
Front: 225/40R19 (19 x 8 ) [4]
Rear: 255/35R19 (19 x 9) [4]
Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds [1][5]
Maximum speed of 168 MPH (electronically governed)
Fuel Economy ratings: TBD [6]
Estimated Emissions Rating: ULEV II
Dimensions (inches)
Overall Length: 183.5
Overall Width: 71.5
Overall Height: 55.5
Wheelbase: 107.5
www.lexus.com
10-06-2007, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Beltfed
Looks better than the new M3 sedan that's for sure.
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10-06-2007, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by is300eater
sorry if I'm not caught up with the latest M3 news... but it's going to be offered in a sedan too?
10-06-2007, 12:56 AM
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Sick looking car.... except for the stacked tailpipes.
And no manual?
Takes some of the fun out of driving a (sports) car.
And no manual?
Takes some of the fun out of driving a (sports) car.
10-06-2007, 01:51 AM
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Eh. 
10-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by AZuser
Sick looking car.... except for the stacked tailpipes.
And no manual? Takes some of the fun out of driving a (sports) car.
And no manual?
Takes some of the fun out of driving a (sports) car.
10-06-2007, 09:30 AM
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Is it just me or does the center console around the navigation look like our TL?
I don't care for the exhuast either. I wouldn't want white seats.
I have no problem with the car having just a automatic trans. Sometimes it is nice to just sit back and drive rather than having to row the boat.
I don't care for the exhuast either. I wouldn't want white seats.
I have no problem with the car having just a automatic trans. Sometimes it is nice to just sit back and drive rather than having to row the boat.
10-06-2007, 10:07 AM
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Geez, is it really going to be that low from the factory?
Those wheels are just BEGGING to be curb rashed.
I personally like the exhaust. Must be the hot-rodder genes.
All together now: "ENGINE COVERS SUCK!"
Looks pretty good to me.
Those wheels are just BEGGING to be curb rashed.
I personally like the exhaust. Must be the hot-rodder genes.
All together now: "ENGINE COVERS SUCK!"
Looks pretty good to me.
10-06-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMirror
All together now: "ENGINE COVERS SUCK!"
+1
I would MUCH rather see the nooks and crannies(sp?) of the engine than have an ugly piece of plastic on top...not to mention it discourages the owner tinkering (perhaps thats the point).
Exhaust is tolerable for me but for the money I was expecting a little more out of the interior.
Anyone know the curb weight on this hog?
10-06-2007, 11:36 AM
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that car is hawt.
yes the engine cover is probably the ugliest part of the car, but I bet it pops right off.
yes the engine cover is probably the ugliest part of the car, but I bet it pops right off.
10-06-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
true, but with an 8 speed auto direct shift, the paddle shifters can upshift within .1 seconds...which is way faster than you can shift a manual. also when you down shift, it also rev matches for you to ensure you're always in the powerband.
yea, you obviously don't drive a manual
10-06-2007, 12:34 PM
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c63> and the new CTS V will own it
10-06-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaRookie
The exhaust looks like....
Hey-- Lexus borrowed the Navi console set-up from the 3G TL!
The 0-60 estimate of "under 4.9" is interesting- the regular IS350 is already there. I hope the weight is under 3800 lbs.
Eagerly awaiting IS-F full test numbers & eval from C&D, Autoweek and/or R&T...
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10-06-2007, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
yea, you obviously don't drive a manual
10-06-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by BeemerKiller
what does the "F" stands for?
10-06-2007, 02:54 PM
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I love the exhaust personally. This car is gorgeous- cant wait til some road tests come out to see how the she stacks up. Even though the tranny is not a manual it is an aboslutely wonderful tranny- I drove the LS460 (same tranny) and it was just always in the right gear.. almost telepathic.
I'l take mine in that blue please
I'l take mine in that blue please
10-06-2007, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by phambam
As far as I know, M3's = Coupe
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3-sedan.html
I'm sure the IS-F will be a great car. But it looks too riced out for my tastes.
10-06-2007, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Unveiled.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3-sedan.html
I'm sure the IS-F will be a great car. But it looks too riced out for my tastes.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3-sedan.html
I'm sure the IS-F will be a great car. But it looks too riced out for my tastes.
speak of the devil - it looks great! MUCH better than the IS-F, imo.
10-06-2007, 07:15 PM
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As an owner of two ISs, I can tell you that the paddle shifters suck - they take forever to shift...even slower than shifting with the gear shifter in the manumatics. They may have tweaked them for the ISF, but I never use them at all. The case is the same for both the 250 & 350.
There's a guy on Club Lexus making his own IS-F out of his 350 using all JDM parts. It'll undoubtedly cost more in the end than the ISF would cost, but it's a pretty neat project. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...uilding+my+own There's a whole sub-forum for the ISF if you want to read more about them.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of the car - it's a great performer, but IMO, if you're going to mix lots of luxury with ridiculous performance, don't just add another level onto an already existing model.
There's a guy on Club Lexus making his own IS-F out of his 350 using all JDM parts. It'll undoubtedly cost more in the end than the ISF would cost, but it's a pretty neat project. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...uilding+my+own There's a whole sub-forum for the ISF if you want to read more about them.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of the car - it's a great performer, but IMO, if you're going to mix lots of luxury with ridiculous performance, don't just add another level onto an already existing model.
10-06-2007, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Unveiled.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3-sedan.html
I'm sure the IS-F will be a great car. But it looks too riced out for my tastes.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3-sedan.html
I'm sure the IS-F will be a great car. But it looks too riced out for my tastes.
prior M3 > current M3 overall
